How to cancel YouTube TV and find streaming alternatives for ESPN, ABC and more

TV Streaming Updated: Nov. 05, 2025, 4:35 p.m. Published: Nov. 05, 2025, 4:35 p.m. As of Friday, Oct. 31, Disney-owned channels, including ABC, ESPN, Disney Channel, FX, National Geographic and Freeform, are no longer available on YouTube TV after the two companies failed to agree on a new contract.Nikolas Kokovlis/NurPhoto via Getty Images If you purchase a product through a link on our site, we may receive compensation. A streaming blackout has hit millions of YouTube TV customers as the platform’s contract with Disney expired without a renewal. The result? Channels like ABC, ESPN, FX, Freeform and National Geographic have gone dark, leaving subscribers frustrated and searching for alternatives. If you’ve decided it’s time to move on, here’s a quick guide to canceling your YouTube TV subscription, plus the top streaming replacements offering those missing Disney-owned networks. Best YouTube TV streaming alternatives If you’re looking to keep watching live sports, entertainment and Disney programming, several services can fill the gap. Here’s a breakdown of the leading contenders. DIRECTV is the closest match to YouTube TV’s lineup, including popular channels like ABC, ESPN, ESPN2, FX and regional sports networks, plus local affiliates such as CBS and NBC. The “Entertainment” plan starts
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